Scott K.
How to handle a tenant who is using their security deposit as a last month's rent
Hi all, we have two tenants (I'll call them Jane and Alice ) on a 1-year lease which began in December.They did several things to violate our lease agreement which included 1) bringing in a 3rd tenant without telling ...
Jacob Ashley
Properties with min: 12% cash-on-cash return (at 80/20 leverage)
Searching for markets with properties that meet or exceed the following criteria:- cash-on-cash return of at least 12%- annual appreciation of at least inflation plus 2%-3%- low crime area- strong school system areaAb...
Brett Riemensnider
Offer Accepted on First Rental Property!
Just got word yesterday that the seller accepted my offer on a 4plex! Very excited for my first move into real estate. The 4 units are a 3bed 1bath, a 1and 1, and two 2 and 1’s. I will be moving into the 1 and 1 and r...
Chris G.
Feedback on security deposit being withheld
Hi everyone,History:Lived in the apartment for 6+ years. The deposit was 2 months’ rent, $1450 total. Lease terms were 1 year and then the landlord asked for 2 months’ notice.It was an ok 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Bedroom wi...
Account Closed
Are yellow letters worth the money?
Is paying yellowletters or yellow letters complete worth the money?
Michael David
Stranger in My House
About to close on a home with an existing tenant. They are month to month and I have the names on the lease but nothing else...A month ago we told them they will need to find a new place (as far was we know the seller...
Jessica F.
Solutions for tenant who is "loud" in bedroom at 2am?
I own a duplex and I occupy the 2nd floor. I have a tenant (single female) on the 1st floor who has only been there a few weeks and has sex quite loudly around 2am when I am trying to sleep after putting in a 12-16hr ...
Adam Haman
Critique my 4 new properties for Denver CO. Love it? Hate it? Alternatives?
Good morning,I've been trying to find my way forward with purchases in Denver that are great buy-and-hold candidates in a rapidly appreciating environment. Duplexes, 4plexes, and traditional income properties are thro...
Michael Spindler
Benefits of using PM and Tax Deductions
Hi,
I am leaning towards using a PM (property management co.) from day one.
Are the tax benefits (deductions) worth enough to the bottom line to offset the costs of service? Do you only realize a benefit when you g...
Brad Pietrzak
neighbor is a drug a ddic what do I do
Hey everyone I have opted to live in the ghetto to save money to buy my first duplex I should be able to buy it with cash in a good area within 2 years.
I am from the suburbs so I stick out like a sore thumb and am no...